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NE15 8SX

Lemington

Newcastle upon Tyne

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Overview

Postcode NE15 8SX is located in a major urban area, within the Lemington ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Lemington area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lemington is £42,131 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Lemington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,536 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Lemington has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.3%

Approximately 12.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Lemington is £42,131 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 165 ft away from NE15 8SX.

Flood risk

No risk

Lemington near NE15 8SX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blaydon located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE15 8SX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Blaydon

N/A

Walking directions to Blaydon

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
183.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
63.04(+189%)
Shoplifting
39.4(+237%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.79(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.18(+24%)
Other theft
13.4(+124%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
88.84%
African
11
4.38%
Other White
10
3.98%
Other
3
1.2%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.8%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
28.78%
No qualifications
39
19.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
15.61%
Level 3 (A level)
32
15.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
12.2%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
37
30.33%
Owns with a mortgage
36
29.51%
Owns outright
22
18.03%
Social rents from council
13
10.66%
Other forms of private rent
12
9.84%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Lemington

Median price£128,000
Price per sq ft£169
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£91K – £164K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £128,000 (about £169 per square foot) in Lemington area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £305,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lemington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£229,975£257
Semi-Detached27£155,000£172
Terraced38£120,000£136
Flats18£65,000£137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lemington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lemington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182,500£83,000£119,950£92,000
2017£170,000£54,500£127,475£87,250
2018£198,498£61,000£130,000£90,000
2019£162,000£69,500£130,000£99,000
2020£172,000£54,000£149,000£95,000
2021£187,500£73,000£148,750£115,000
2022£242,000£77,500£156,475£119,950
2023£199,950£82,750£163,500£109,000
2024£245,000£81,000£155,000£118,500
2025£198,725£68,500£161,500£125,025
2026£275,000£65,000£170,000£105,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lemington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lemington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165£127£140£140
2017£209£116£146£104
2018£217£132£149£104
2019£193£119£157£132
2020£193£128£165£127
2021£217£131£168£153
2022£194£152£184£147
2023£226£148£171£124
2024£264£151£172£156
2025£229£139£197£154
2026£308£108£162£123
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lemington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lemington in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE15 8SX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE15 8SX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202611, Northumberland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8SDTerracedFreehold£115,000
08 Sept 20258, Northumberland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8SDTerracedFreehold£127,000
19 May 20266, Tyne View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8DETerracedFreehold£125,000
16 Mar 20265, Tyne View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8DEOtherFreehold£100,000
09 Jan 20263, Gladstone Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8DJTerracedFreehold£90,000

Schools

In the NE15 8SX postcode area, located within Lemington, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE15 8SX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLemington Riverside Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt George's Catholic Primary School, Bells CloseAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryWaverley Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE15 8SX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE15 8SX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda1A High Row, Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8SHWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressSugley Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8RAWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miLidlScotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8AWWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE15 8SX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stephen John Barry-Stanners

Lemington - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Chi Onwurah

Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNewcastle upon TyneE08000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle upon Tyne Central and WestE14001377
WardLemingtonE05011451
ParishNewcastle upon Tyne, unparished areaE43000270
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LemingtonE02001728
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle upon Tyne 021GE01008387
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NE15 8SX

Is NE15 8SX (Lemington) safe?

The area around NE15 8SX records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE15 8SX?

The median sale price around NE15 8SX in Lemington is £128,000 (about £169 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE15 8SX?

There are 8 schools close to NE15 8SX, including Lemington Riverside Primary School (Good), St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close and Waverley Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE15 8SX?

The closest station to NE15 8SX is Blaydon, about 1,091 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE15 8SX?

NE15 8SX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,536 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE15 8SX (Lemington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West covering NE15 8SX is Chi Onwurah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stephen John Barry-Stanners (Labour and Co-operative Party).

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